What do you use for a desk chair?

[Folsom]

I'm curious what everyone uses. Like many I've been doing the work at home. I even made a new computer that I'm kind of deciding multiple monitor setup on. But my temp desk that can fit a full desktop with larger monitor is a dining room table. It's unsustainable, for my ass. A desk and chair is next.

So what's everyone using?

In the past I've liked non-gizmo chairs (lots of adjustments etc). I may go that way again with something "simpler" but I'm not sure. When I was a kid I used a lawn chair and it was actually pretty fantastic for the purpose until it snapped. At the office there's a ergo whatever chair for everyone, I'm fine sitting in those. I don't even bother to adjust them and feel fine with someone else's adjustments. At home they're kinda bulky to have around, is another factor. Plus they're ugly.

 

[bazelio]

I thought my Office Depot desk chair was comfy until I started sitting in it all day. As it turns out, that chair is very ... not comfortable. So I'm going to break down and get an Aeron. I've used those in the past, and they never felt uncomfortable at any point that I can ever recall.

 

[tima]

Herman Miller Aeron, work and home, 15yrs.

 

[Ron Resnick]

Human Scale Freedom Chair. It is the most comfortable chair I have ever sat in.

 

[BlueFox]

Herman Miller.

 

[ddk]

12 years ago I switched from chairs to these, not only they’re for your ass, you can strengthen your core while using one.

Available in many colors too.

https://www.amazon.com/Gymnic-Plus-Burst-Resistant-Exercise-Black/dp/B00BS0GLN6/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Gymnic+ball&qid=1588508013&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:7046965011|7046966011&rnid=5113465011&s=exercise-and-fitness&sr=1-10

david

 

[dminches]

I switched to a standing desk because I never felt my posture was good while sitting and typing on a computer. I no longer have work-related back pain.

 

[howiebrou]

12 years ago I switched from chairs to these, not only they’re for your ass, you can strengthen your core while using one.

Available in many colors too.

https://www.amazon.com/Gymnic-Plus-Burst-Resistant-Exercise-Black/dp/B00BS0GLN6/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Gymnic+ball&qid=1588508013&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin:7046965011|7046966011&rnid=5113465011&s=exercise-and-fitness&sr=1-10

david

David, how are you meant to fall asleep on those?

I use a wing chair at my desk. Much more comfortable than a normal desk chair.

 

[ddk]

David, how are you meant to fall asleep on those?

I use a wing chair at my desk. Much more comfortable than a normal desk chair.

LOL, you're not supposed to. When I switched I was speeding 6-8 hrs straight at my desk and after year I just couldn't sit in any chair for an extended length of time so I switched and in time I learnt to balance and stretch with the ball too. I can control the suppleness too by controlling the air volume.

david

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Herman Miller Aeron (2) at home upstairs in the barn at my photo work station and at the Kitchen desk.

i also use 3 Aeron side chairs in my audio room behind my sofa which are super comfortable, and sit appropriately upright and tall for the 3rd row of seating, but don't roll or rotate. this is a great comfortable chair.

 

[Folsom]

For you Aeron users, how easily can you lean back with adjustments? I'm not sure if it was an Aeron I sat in one time but I found it really hard to lean back and stay. If I'm going to go for a very adjustable chair, I want to be able to kick back and stay when I feel like it.

 

[ddk]

For you Aeron users, how easily can you lean back with adjustments? I'm not sure if it was an Aeron I sat in one time but I found it really hard to lean back and stay. If I'm going to go for a very adjustable chair, I want to be able to kick back and stay when I feel like it.

You can kick back in one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Classi...8452&sprefix=exercise+ball+cha,aps,195&sr=8-3

david

 

[Folsom]

You can kick back in one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Classic-Balance-Ball-Chair/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BA9OX2V2RC1S&dchild=1&keywords=exercise+ball+chair+base&qid=1588528452&sprefix=exercise+ball+cha,aps,195&sr=8-3

david

I had no idea there was such a thing.

 

[bazelio]

Another chair to check out: Steelcase Leap (Version 2). As I was shopping, I noticed the picture of this chair and realized I've had this as an office chair at one point also. I never knew what it was called. But, I might like this better than the Aeron, now that I think back. It's also less bulky and lower priced.

 

[ddk]

I had no idea there was such a thing.

Just search for exercise ball chairs and there's a ton of them. You can even buy a base on it's own if you already have a ball. Quality wise I like Gymnic balls best. 65 cm without base but 52-55cm if you're going to use a base with it.

david

 

[Uk Paul]

Vitra Eames chair, one of those pieces of furniture I lusted after for many years, just so good..

 

[tima]

For you Aeron users, how easily can you lean back with adjustments? I'm not sure if it was an Aeron I sat in one time but I found it really hard to lean back and stay. If I'm going to go for a very adjustable chair, I want to be able to kick back and stay when I feel like it.

Yes. The relative 'give' or stiffness of the lean-back is adjustable via a knob within hand's reach. All of the chair's adjustments can be made while sitting in the chair.

 

[Folsom]

Vitra Eames chair, one of those pieces of furniture I lusted after for many years, just so good..

Which one?

 

[Ron Resnick]

Has anyone tried the Human Scale Freedom Chair and not liked it?

 

[bazelio]

Has anyone tried the Human Scale Freedom Chair and not liked it?

Ron, the Freedom chair doesn't look to have the same adjustability as others. The 4-way adjustable armrests for example on the Leap v2 are pretty useful.